Seat Ibiza Owner's Manual page 154

152 Driving
Description
The acoustic parking aid system will measure the distance between the rear
of the vehicle and any possible obstacle using four ultrasonic sensors loca-
ted on the rear bumper. The measuring range of the sensors starts approxi-
mately and depending on the nature of the obstacle at a distance of:
● side of the rear bumper: 0.6 m
● middle of the rear bumper: 1.6 m
Activation
The system is activated by engagement of the reverse gear. A brief audible
warning confirms the activation and correct function of the system.
Reverse gear
The distance warning will begin as soon as an obstacle is detected by the
system. The frequency of the bleeps emitted by the system will increase rap-
idly as the vehicle approaches the obstacle. After a distance lower than ap-
proximately 30 cm, a continuous signal sounds (stop signal). The driver
should not reverse any further.
Models with a factory-fitted towing bracket: when the vehicle is less than
0.35 m away the warning tone will sound continuously. The driver should
then not reverse any further.
The warning tone volume decreases by 30% 3 seconds after it is triggered if
the detected obstacle stays at a constant distance from the vehicle.
Provided that it is not in continuous mode, the tone on the parking aid sys-
tem stops when it detects a wall parallel to the vehicle.
Trailer towing
For vehicles factory-fitted with a towing bar, the parking aid system will not
be activated by the engagement of the reverse gear when pulling a trailer,
as the trailer's electric connector will be plugged into the vehicle.
Possible faults
If a continuous beep sounds for some seconds when the reverse gear is en-
gaged, this indicates that there is a fault in the parking aid system. If the
fault continues until the ignition is turned off, the audible warning of the
fault will not be emitted every time the system is reactivated (by engaging
the reverse gear). Thus, the system ready indication will not sound either.
Have the fault repaired by a Technical Service as soon as possible.
If there is no ready signal or no acoustic warning signal, then the parking
aid loudspeaker is faulty and may not warn of obstacles. To ensure that the
system works properly, the sensors must be kept clean and free of ice and
snow.
CAUTION
● Please note that low obstacles detected by the system may no longer be
registered by the sensors as the car moves closer, so the system will not
give any further warning. Certain kinds of obstacles, such as wire fences,
chains, thin posts or trailer draw bars, high kerbs or painted railings, etc.,
may not always be detected by the system, so there is a risk of damaging
the vehicle in such cases.
● In some case, obstacles with edges and bumps may not be detected im-
mediately by the system due to their geometry. Take special care of this
type of obstacle (corners, rectangular objects, etc.), as they can cause dam-
age to the vehicle.
● Be especially careful when manoeuvring into a corner between two per-
pendicular walls. Pay special attention to the side distance from the wall us-
ing the mirrors.
● The parking aid system does not replace use of the mirrors for manoeu-
vres.
● External ultra-sonic sources (pneumatic drills, construction machinery,
other vehicles with PDC) may interfere with the operation of the system. 